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Arthur

Illinois · 2,231 residents · 1.337 sq mi
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Arthur has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,231
+1%since 2000
from 2,203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,669 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+4%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Arthur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,574
+50%since 2000
from $19,683 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(2,189)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,017)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6%(134)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other1.4%(32)
Diversity Score19.2%(429)
Diversity Score
19
+2017%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arthur, Illinois?

Arthur, Illinois has about 2,231 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arthur, Illinois?

The typical household in Arthur, Illinois earns about $62,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arthur, Illinois expensive?

In Arthur, Illinois, the median home is worth about $117,600, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Arthur, Illinois?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Arthur, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arthur, Illinois?

About 8.3% of people in Arthur, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arthur, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Arthur, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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